Retreat and Acacia Haze: the documented difference
Retreat has an LRV of 21; Sherwin-Williams Acacia Haze SW-9132 is 32. The difference is 11 points, with Acacia Haze returning more light under the reference measurement. Choose by the material relationship as well as the number. Retreat is deeper than Acacia Haze and shares the green with blue-gray direction, offering a more substantial cabinet anchor. Acacia Haze is a green with slate-blue undertones and a mid-depth presence.
| Color | Brand / code | LRV |
|---|---|---|
| Retreat | Sherwin-Williams SW-6207 | 21 |
| Acacia Haze | Sherwin-Williams SW-9132 | 32 |
The choice beside cream counters and brass fittings
A cream countertop produces a strong edge above the green, while brass highlights details without lightening the entire lower door.
Set up both candidates with cream counters and brass fittings. Use equal-sized boards with the intended finishes and place them in the same orientation. Do not put one directly beside a window and leave the other in shadow. A difference that follows the position rather than the board is a lighting observation, not evidence that the formula changed.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
The alternative Dried Thyme has an LRV of 21.
Evaluate the cabinet under the overhang, then decide whether the depth belongs on the full run or one feature area. Assess Retreat and Acacia Haze alone as well as side by side. The unchosen board will not remain in the finished room, and a preference created only by that neighbor may not survive its removal. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Retreat SW-6207. The recorded LRV is 21. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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